a16z speedrun SR008
a16z speedrun invests up to $1M in startups. Applications are open year round, and the priority window for the SR008 cohort runs October 12 to November 1, 2026.
a16z speedrun is the accelerator programme run by the venture firm a16z, and it is now taking applications for cohort SR008. The programme invests up to $1M per startup.
Applications are accepted year round, so there is no hard cut off. The page names a priority application window that runs from October 12 through November 1, 2026. Applications sent in that window are reviewed fastest.
The SR008 cohort starts in early 2027. Founders can apply whenever they are ready, whatever stage the company is at.
To apply, enter your email on the speedrun site and complete the form that follows. There is a separate login page where founders can check the status of an application they already sent.